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Calluna

Calluna

9.9
A low plant like heather with many purple or pink flowers
  • noun
  • /kəˈluːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The garden was filled with beautiful Calluna plants.

Examples

  • The Calluna plant thrives in acidic soils and is often found in heathland areas.

  • Many gardeners plant Calluna for its hardiness and colorful blooms.

  • The purple flowers of Calluna provide food for many pollinators in late summer.

  • Have you seen the Calluna blooming in the park?

  • The landscape was dotted with Calluna, creating a stunning display of color.

  • Many bees are attracted to Calluna during the late summer months.

  • In the garden, Calluna provides vibrant purple flowers that bloom in late summer.

Compounds

Calluna vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.4

A low evergreen bush with small pink or purple flowers

Surface Forms

Calluna singular
Callunas plural

Etymology

Calluna comes from an old Greek name kallúnē that meant 'heather'. So Calluna is simply the old name for the heather plant and that is why the word names this common shrub today.